Confused about diet soda (coke, pepsi etc)

jamsieboi

I drink a ton of the stuff, normally 2 litres a day at least.

With it being diet and low calorie can you drink the stuff and just log it. I have seen lots of conflicting information some saying it's fine others saying it's not good for you even the diet or low sugar.

I did drink the normal stuff for a long time which probably contributed to the weight gain. I don't really drink tea or coffee and their is only so much water I can drink.

mulecanter

I'd try and phase out of diet soda into water and flavored water if necessary. Don't go cold turkey and you don't have to give it up completely but two liters a day is insane dude.

Glens_Life

If your losing and drinking diet soda. I say go ahead and keep doing what your doing. Water is best. I dont drink diet soda but I just dont like what aspartane does to me.

carolynsok

http://diettogo.com/blog/diet-sodas-truth-may-be-hard-to-swallow

ponycyndi

I only rarely drink coffee, and occasionally tea. I never smoke, and only have a rare glass of wine. The caffeine I get from my diet coke is the only thing that keeps me from committing rage crimes against humanity. It's my only "vice".

serindipte

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1308408-why-aspartame-isn-t-scary

I have yet to see a science-based argument against diet sodas.

chatnel

Your basically drinking chemicals, that aint good for you.

jamsieboi

I guess either way drinking that much soda probably isn't great for you, going to try some flavoured waters and try to reduce to a few cans a day rather than bottles.

Thanks for the replies.

tedrickp

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1308408-why-aspartame-isn-t-scary

I have yet to see a science-based argument against diet sodas.

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Edmond_Dantes

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

paperpudding

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

How so?

OP, I don't think diet soda's are harmful at all - that said, 2 litres does seem a lot of it to drink every day - I would maybe cut back to 1/4 of that and try to drink more water instead.
No need to cut it out entirely - just perhaps cut back to a more moderate level.

hotsungirl

Absolutely agree. Go read what brain surgeon Dr Jack Kruse says that aspartame does in the brain and how it messes with your metabolism.

Edmond_Dantes

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

How so?

OP, I don't think diet soda's are harmful at all - that said, 2 litres does seem a lot of it to drink every day - I would maybe cut back to 1/4 of that and try to drink more water instead.
No need to cut it out entirely - just perhaps cut back to a more moderate level.

Take the Pepsi challenge. You will see.

stephanieluvspb

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

No no no...you meant diet mt dew is better than diet coke!

bevmcarthur

the only thing better than diet pepsi would be NO pop at all . Go out and by a soda maker and add fruit and veggies to the water and citrus fruits it's the best as its just carbanated water with fresh ingredients .Without all the add chemicals and artificial sugars
Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke
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How so?

OP, I don't think diet soda's are harmful at all - that said, 2 litres does seem a lot of it to drink every day - I would maybe cut back to 1/4 of that and try to drink more water instead.
No need to cut it out entirely - just perhaps cut back to a more moderate level.
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Take the Pepsi challenge. You will see.
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prattiger65

Absolutely agree. Go read what brain surgeon Dr Jack Kruse says that aspartame does in the brain and how it messes with your metabolism.

Could you post up some studies? I would love to read them.

kimothy38

I agree, diet pepsi is better than diet coke. If you're filling up on 2L of the stuff though it must be having an flow on effect, eg you're not drinking enough water or you're so full of fluid you won't feel hungry for actual food. If you drank it in moderation I'd say a can a day would be enough. Though it has no calories it also has no nutritional value at all.

Chronicle113

I quitted soda like last year. One of my resolutions. If you need a filler other than soda or tea, how about those natural fruit drinks such as Bolthouse Farm. Diet soda perk is it doesn't have any calories but the downside is it takes its toll on your kidneys. There's so much your kidneys can filter from your body.

Cathy360

Try to reduce the amount of diet soda intake slowly with trying lemonade or flavored water to avoid having headaches. You can even experiment with flavored teas (iced especially for summer). Diet sodas can cause you to be dehydrated , slow weight loss, and have no nutritional value with large amounts of sodium which are all great reasons to eliminate or reduce your intake. Best of luck!

paperpudding

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

How so?

OP, I don't think diet soda's are harmful at all - that said, 2 litres does seem a lot of it to drink every day - I would maybe cut back to 1/4 of that and try to drink more water instead.
No need to cut it out entirely - just perhaps cut back to a more moderate level.

Take the Pepsi challenge. You will see.

am too lazy to google and I don't drink enough diet soda's to participate in any challenges.

Can someone please summarise what this Pepsi challenge is?


* or do you just mean it tastes better?

I actually drink Pepsi max, diet coke and coke zero, about 4 or 5 glasses a week in total, and I just drink whichever is available, the difference in taste is minimal to me.

WendylovesSteve

I would just try to cut back. I have had Type 1 diabetes since I was 11 and if I wanted soda, the only option was diet. At that time, there was no Diet Coke only Fresca and Tab. I have done some pretty extensive research on all of the sweeteners - saccharin, aspartame and stevia. While, I still drink about 1 sometimes 2 sodas per day, I have cut back because I believe it stimulates hunger. Nothing is better for you than water. I used to hate drinking water but I like it now that I add lots of lemon to it. Diet soda also contains excitotoxins. Not to freak you out, but here is an interesting article about excitotoxins. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6152304&gt; I wanted to share this info. with you b/c I found it to be very eye-opening and knowledge is power. Good luck!

JoanB5

I dropped caffeine a few year ago for health reasons, and have cut way back on aspartame for migraine headaches. I don't miss either. I drink one soda a week with pizza night. I drink so little of it that the brand doesn't mean as much to me as the ingredient list...often Diet Rite is the best choice for me: no aspartame, no caffeine. I also like the new flavored seltzer water's available. I feel better as a whole without them.

nicoleshannon359

http://www.today.com/health/no-seriously-diet-sodas-are-terrible-you-too-4B11200933

prattiger65

http://www.today.com/health/no-seriously-diet-sodas-are-terrible-you-too-4B11200933

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Fiercely_Me

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

No no no...you meant diet mt dew is better than diet coke!

More like Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry is better than all of those!

countscalories

I remember there was a report a few years back about carbonated beverages being detrimental to bone strength. That urban legend was debunked. Then, another study came to light regarding carbonated diet drinks contributing to the onset of gallstones. Also debunked. ETC., ETC. I think I'll stick to "my type" of drink!

For those of you who can't/won't tolerate aspartame, there are several pretty good diet sodas out there that are aspartame-free. Stevia is the sweetening agent. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Fairway (in NY) all have them. Health food stores probably carry them, too. They're more expensive than the big jugs of Diet Coke, but if you're trying to cut down on this kind of stuff, you may find this conveniently self-limiting (to be savored rather than guzzled).

PS-- I prefer just a splash of caffeine-free Diet Coke in my Jack Daniel's (when I want to waste my calories on alcohol...)

maidentl

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

I'm sorry but Coke Zero is the best of all. :drinker:

tracydr

Try adding pieces of fruit to your water and chill. Strawberries, oranges, lemon, cucumber,lime or mint are all yummy.
Kombucha is natural, low calorie, fizzy and has probiotics!

pandafoo

I love Coke Zero and usually average one can a day. I still plan on drinking it, but now am also drinking carbonated flavored waters such as the ones in the Sparkling Ice line which have awesome flavors. Eventually, I'd like to move more toward water infused with fresh fruit. I used to be much better at drinking that, but it was a bit of a hassle to cut up fruit every morning for my water bottle.

I don't really believe that we should avoid all fake sugars - all things in moderation is what I go by. However, I've read that the taste of fake sugar will confuse your body, causing it to not respond to real sugars as well. Also, it could cause more weight gain since it will cause cravings for sweet things. Examples of references include:

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/artificial-sweeteners-sugar-free-but-at-what-cost-201207165030
http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/15/health/artificial-sweeteners-soda/

tracydr

I remember there was a report a few years back about carbonated beverages being detrimental to bone strength. That urban legend was debunked. Then, another study came to light regarding carbonated diet drinks contributing to the onset of gallstones. Also debunked. ETC., ETC. I think I'll stick to "my type" of drink!

For those of you who can't/won't tolerate aspartame, there are several pretty good diet sodas out there that are aspartame-free. Stevia is the sweetening agent. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Fairway (in NY) all have them. Health food stores probably carry them, too. They're more expensive than the big jugs of Diet Coke, but if you're trying to cut down on this kind of stuff, you may find this conveniently self-limiting (to be savored rather than guzzled).

PS-- I prefer just a splash of caffeine-free Diet Coke in my Jack Daniel's (when I want to waste my calories on alcohol...)

My orthopedic surgeon instructed me not to drink soda. It's also bad for teeth.

jensiegel39

I love Diet Pepsi. i was like you, drinking at minimum of 2 liters a day. Some said they thought it was the main reason I was so heavy since I wasn't a huge eater. I'm not sure about that, but now, I try to drink water and sparkling, flavored water (which I'm not sure is any better) more than anything. I've also discovered some low calorie juices I drink in moderation, and I always log them. I do allow myself a diet Pepsi when I go out for dinner with my boyfriend a few times a week or if I feel I really, really need one, but I try not to drink it daily. It is hard for me since I don't drink coffee or tea and am used to the caffeine, but I've weaned myself mostly off of it. I agree that water is really boring, and I don't like those flavors you can put in them. I think they're pretty gross. But that's just me. Perhaps like someone else said, decrease little by little until you're down to a few times a week or whatever.